Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Matthew 1

REFLECT:  Why did Jesus come to this earth?

RESOLVE:  When tempted to hold resentment toward another - quietly say the phrase: "It's not about me."
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“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us)."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS 

READ:  Hebrews 12

REFLECT:  Identify at least one reason Jesus was able to avoid "bitterness" in the face of persecution.

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RESOLVE:  Write a prayer of praise inspired by the description of Jesus' example.

"Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS 

READ:  Ephesians 4

REFLECT:  Define "resentment."  Where does it come from, and why is it destructive?

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RESOLVE:  Write down one phrase from the passage that helps us avoid resentment.

"I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called..."

Faith Weekend WOD - 5/25/2012 to 5/27/2012

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Commit this passage to memory:  "The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me. ²¹ For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not done evil by turning from my God. ²² All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees. ²³ I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin. ²⁴ The Lord has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight." (Psalm 18:20-24)

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Faith WOD - 5/24/2012

Forgive yourself today.  Acknowledge something you have not let go.

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"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, ⁷ casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:6-7)

Faith WOD - 5/23/2012

Write these three Scripture passages on a 3x5 note card.  Read it every hour, on the hour...

1 - "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ⁴⁵ that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. ⁴⁶ If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? ⁴⁷ And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?" (Matthew 5:44-47)

2 - "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. ¹⁵ But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. " (Matthew 6:14-15)

3 - "See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." (Hebrews 12:15)

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Faith WOD - 5/22/2012

Write a letter to the person (or people) you have been harboring resentment toward.  Explain exactly why.  Tell them you have forgiven them entirely.

Then, DESTROY the letter - DON'T SEND IT.

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"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ⁴⁵ that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. ⁴⁶ If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? ⁴⁷ And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?" (Matthew 5:44-47)

Faith WOD - 5/21/2012

List 3 reasons you are prone to store resentment in your heart.

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"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. ³² Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:31-32)